There’s a widely held assumption that Americans struggling with economic hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic are likely to turn to a community college for retraining. That theory seems to have support in…
With many veterans and active-duty military students struggling with the transition to distance learning during the pandemic, a growing number of community colleges are increasing their outreach efforts to help them adjust and succeed. About…
Community colleges with educational programs at correctional facilities have had to deal with some extra challenges serving students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prisons don’t generally give inmates access to the internet, and many have become…
Among all higher education institutions, community colleges are on the front lines this year, as they serve the most disadvantaged students hardest hit during the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis. College leaders talked about…
Some community colleges are seeing a big surge in dual enrollments that is likely due to the coronavirus pandemic. Several college leaders cite several factors that are leading more high school students to seek college…
After evaluating the health risks of bringing students back to campus while the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, is keeping most classes virtual for the fall semester. “The majority of students…
Graduates of baccalaureate programs at community colleges in Washington state had higher earnings, especially in the first year, than graduates of regional public four-year universities in the state who earned degrees in the same fields,…
The coronavirus pandemic has caused some community colleges and employers to temporarily suspend apprenticeship programs. Many of those programs, however, are going forward online or with accommodations to protect workers’ health. The bulk of apprenticeship…
Arapahoe Community College (ACC) in Colorado is launching the first-ever apprenticeship for community association managers in August. ACC is developing the five-semester program in partnership with the Community Association Institute – Rocky Mountain Chapter and…
As community colleges respond to the renewed calls for racial justice following the murder of George Floyd and the nationwide protests that followed, colleges’ chief diversity officers (CDOs) have taken on more high-profile roles. In…